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Sewers, Hand is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Sewers, Hand against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-6051 |
| title | Sewers, Hand |
| onet code | 51-6051.00 |
| description | Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers. |
| job zone | 1 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 2,240 |
| a mean | 34,810 |
| a median | 33,760 |
| a pct10 | 25,530 |
| a pct25 | 29,210 |
| a pct75 | 38,180 |
| a pct90 | 46,320 |
| h mean | 16 |
| h median | 16 |
The day-to-day work of a sewers, hand typically centers on select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles. 5 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Among working sewers, hand, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (82.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 1% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Colorado at $44,090 and lowest in Mississippi at $21,170 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, New York, Florida) average $38,910. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $44,090 | $43,200 | $35,100 | $49,880 | 40 |
| Georgia | $39,400 | $38,660 | $29,400 | $47,170 | 80 |
| Indiana | $38,710 | $39,600 | $27,960 | $53,760 | — |
| New York | $36,260 | $38,500 | $34,720 | $44,180 | 220 |
| Florida | $36,090 | $36,710 | $28,400 | $47,440 | 190 |
| California | $35,550 | $39,210 | $33,280 | $47,480 | 150 |
| Illinois | $34,000 | $37,220 | $32,670 | $45,360 | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $33,430 | $37,860 | $31,200 | $50,540 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $33,310 | $31,970 | $26,300 | $36,300 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,790 | $33,240 | $28,970 | $36,080 | 220 |
| Maryland | $32,570 | $32,790 | $31,200 | $33,330 | — |
| Kentucky | $30,630 | $31,160 | $28,970 | $33,750 | — |
| Maine | $30,170 | $32,420 | $29,430 | $38,270 | 50 |
| Missouri | $29,780 | $33,640 | $25,580 | $44,340 | 60 |
| Ohio | $28,390 | $29,220 | $23,010 | $36,620 | 30 |
| Alabama | $28,190 | $29,070 | $24,220 | $35,190 | — |
| Texas | $27,590 | $27,600 | $16,820 | $36,880 | 250 |
| Mississippi | $21,170 | $22,250 | $20,610 | $25,720 | 70 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for sewers, hand. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Alteration Specialist or Apparel Specialist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Sewers, Hand compares to others in the 51 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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